Our property is a traditional farmhouse in the small rural
village of St Martin des Fontaines. The farmhouse has a 9 x 4m below ground
swimming pool with covered attractive Summer house & BBQ dining area. The
house is surrounded by 2 acres of landscaped gardens, orchard and wildflower
meadow. We have ample parking and private access to accommodation. The village
has a good bar/restaurant. Within 2km there is a supermarket, boulangerie, bank,
post office, tabac, chemist, doctor (English spoken) and dentist. We are between
the historic market towns of Fontenay-le-Comte and Lucon. Trout and coarse
fishing are within a 5 min walk and permits can be arranged. Table tennis,
badminton and boules are available. The open countryside all around the property
is quiet, tranquil and excellent for cycling, walks, birdwatching, painting,
wildlife or just generally relaxing.
There is also a 2 bedroomed gite which shares the swimming pool and grounds.
There is also a 2 bedroomed gite which shares the swimming pool and grounds.
Gite - 1 bedroom Sleeps 2/3
Lounge/dining room with table seating 4+, comfortable chairs, french TV, DVD player, books, magazines, games etc. Large kitchen with double butlers sink, pine dresser, range cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, coffee maker, crockery, cutlery and ample kitchenware. Tea towels, cloths, bin liners and cleaning products provided. Spacious ground floor bedroom overlooking pool, with comfortable louis xv style double bed and matching furnishings. Single bed available for third person/child. Large en-suite bathroom with shower, sink, toilet and bidet. Points for hairdryer and shavers etc. Shaving light. Bed linen, bathroom towels and complimentary soap are provided. Midweek clean available at small additional cost.
All accommodation is at ground level.
Outside
Set in 2 acres of lovely landscaped gardens.
The below ground swimming pool (9m x 4m and alarmed for security) has surrounding patio and sun loungers.
There is a covered dining area in a picturesque summer house and separate BBQ. The summer house overlooks the pool and tropical planting around the poolside. Additional seating is also scattered around garden and meadow
Table tennis, Badminton and Boules available.
The accommodation has its own private entrance, ample off road parking and garden surrounding.
ALL ACCOMMODATION IS NO SMOKING AND NO PETS ALLOWED
Comprehensive information packs supplied.
Lounge/dining room with table seating 4+, comfortable chairs, french TV, DVD player, books, magazines, games etc. Large kitchen with double butlers sink, pine dresser, range cooker, fridge freezer, microwave, coffee maker, crockery, cutlery and ample kitchenware. Tea towels, cloths, bin liners and cleaning products provided. Spacious ground floor bedroom overlooking pool, with comfortable louis xv style double bed and matching furnishings. Single bed available for third person/child. Large en-suite bathroom with shower, sink, toilet and bidet. Points for hairdryer and shavers etc. Shaving light. Bed linen, bathroom towels and complimentary soap are provided. Midweek clean available at small additional cost.
All accommodation is at ground level.
Outside
Set in 2 acres of lovely landscaped gardens.
The below ground swimming pool (9m x 4m and alarmed for security) has surrounding patio and sun loungers.
There is a covered dining area in a picturesque summer house and separate BBQ. The summer house overlooks the pool and tropical planting around the poolside. Additional seating is also scattered around garden and meadow
Table tennis, Badminton and Boules available.
The accommodation has its own private entrance, ample off road parking and garden surrounding.
ALL ACCOMMODATION IS NO SMOKING AND NO PETS ALLOWED
Comprehensive information packs supplied.
Prices
1 Bedroom Gite
25 September - 31 December £299
1 Jan 2012 - 01 June 2012 £352
2 June 2012 - 13 July 2012 £468
14 July 2012 - 1 Sept 2012 £528
1 Sept 2012 - 24 Sept 2012 £468
25 Sept 2012 - 31 Dec 2012 £352
Prices are per week. Payment can be made in sterling or Euros.
Price includes hire of bed linen and house towels. Please bring pool/beach towels with you.
£200 security charge which is fully refundable if no damage to property and left in a clean and tidy condition.
Changeover day is a Saturday, this is flexible outside of the main season.
Arrivals after 4pm and departures by 10am.
3 course lunch 20 Euros/4 course dinner 25 Euros per adult including wine.
Longer lets welcome – rates on request. Both the 1 and 2 bedroomed properties can also be booked together to sleep 7 which may suit larger groups who can holiday together, but independently.
Midweek clean available at small additional cost.
1 Bedroom Gite
25 September - 31 December £299
1 Jan 2012 - 01 June 2012 £352
2 June 2012 - 13 July 2012 £468
14 July 2012 - 1 Sept 2012 £528
1 Sept 2012 - 24 Sept 2012 £468
25 Sept 2012 - 31 Dec 2012 £352
Prices are per week. Payment can be made in sterling or Euros.
Price includes hire of bed linen and house towels. Please bring pool/beach towels with you.
£200 security charge which is fully refundable if no damage to property and left in a clean and tidy condition.
Changeover day is a Saturday, this is flexible outside of the main season.
Arrivals after 4pm and departures by 10am.
3 course lunch 20 Euros/4 course dinner 25 Euros per adult including wine.
Longer lets welcome – rates on request. Both the 1 and 2 bedroomed properties can also be booked together to sleep 7 which may suit larger groups who can holiday together, but independently.
Midweek clean available at small additional cost.
Enquiry
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To check availability/prices or if you have any queries contact us with no obligation whatsoever.
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Self Catering French Holiday Homes, Cottages, Gites & Villas with Pool in Vendee, Western Loire
LOCATION
The property is located in the village of St Martins des Fontaines. The village has a good bar/restaurant.
Within 2km there is a supermarket, boulangerie, bank, post office, tabac, chemist, doctor (English spoken) and dentist. We are between the historic market towns of Fontenay-le-Comte and Lucon. Trout and coarse fishing are within a 5 min walk and permits can be arranged
More information on Vendee beaches, attractions, activities, weather etc can be found at the top of this page in the links box to the right
Located in the South Vendee, 12 kilometres from the historic renaissance town of Fontenay Le Comte.
The pretty harbour of La Rochelle with its famous aquarium, numerous bars and restaurants and great shopping is approx 50 minutes drive.
Close to the waterways and canals of the Marais Poitevin with boat rides and beautiful abbeys approx 30 minutes drive, great fishing (permits available from the local bar tabac). The forest of Mervent 25 mins, for walking, cycling, canoeing, horse riding, children's adventure parks and zoo.
You can reach the beautiful golden Vendee beaches within an hour. Most beaches are backed by sand dunes and pine forests with large areas for picnics and scenic coastal walks. The Vendee coast stretches for 120km and boasts many blue flag awards. There is also a large man-made beach/activity park within 25 mins drive at nearby Xanton-Chassenon.
La Rochelle Airport 45 mins
Nantes airport 1 hour
Poitiers airport 1 hour 15 minutes
St Malo 3 hours
Calais 6 hours
CONTACT US FOR DISCOUNTED FERRY PRICES
The property is located in the village of St Martins des Fontaines. The village has a good bar/restaurant.
Within 2km there is a supermarket, boulangerie, bank, post office, tabac, chemist, doctor (English spoken) and dentist. We are between the historic market towns of Fontenay-le-Comte and Lucon. Trout and coarse fishing are within a 5 min walk and permits can be arranged
More information on Vendee beaches, attractions, activities, weather etc can be found at the top of this page in the links box to the right
Located in the South Vendee, 12 kilometres from the historic renaissance town of Fontenay Le Comte.
The pretty harbour of La Rochelle with its famous aquarium, numerous bars and restaurants and great shopping is approx 50 minutes drive.
Close to the waterways and canals of the Marais Poitevin with boat rides and beautiful abbeys approx 30 minutes drive, great fishing (permits available from the local bar tabac). The forest of Mervent 25 mins, for walking, cycling, canoeing, horse riding, children's adventure parks and zoo.
You can reach the beautiful golden Vendee beaches within an hour. Most beaches are backed by sand dunes and pine forests with large areas for picnics and scenic coastal walks. The Vendee coast stretches for 120km and boasts many blue flag awards. There is also a large man-made beach/activity park within 25 mins drive at nearby Xanton-Chassenon.
La Rochelle Airport 45 mins
Nantes airport 1 hour
Poitiers airport 1 hour 15 minutes
St Malo 3 hours
Calais 6 hours
CONTACT US FOR DISCOUNTED FERRY PRICES
Property Ref: FR169
Gites St Martin
Rural Gite
in the Vendee
Lovely Swimming Pool
1
Bedroom Gite sleeps 2/3
Guest Comments
'We were booked in for a weekend on way to Spain from UK but had to extend our stay 'cos it was just so comfy. Hospitality was next to none and can't wait to return!' Eileen and Rob (Windsor, UK)
'What a wonderful and relaxed week, wonderful hosts, cooking superb, bed superb and comfortable, we will be back! We arrived as guests & left as best friends - 'Thank you' James and Penny (Worthing, West Sussex UK)
'Thank you both for a truly memorable stay. Your food and hospitality is 5 star. This is not just B and B, this is a B and B with Jon and Karen!' Tim and Carol (Baldersby, N.Yorks UK)
Wonderful hospitality in a charming location with two delightful hosts. Great dinner & breakfast, too. Margaret & Graham (Beaconsfield, UK)
A last minute decision which turned out to be delightful - comfy bed, yummy dinner, just right eggs for breakfast & congenial & knowledgeable hosts! Richard, Emma & Edi (Otterden, Kent, UK)
'We were booked in for a weekend on way to Spain from UK but had to extend our stay 'cos it was just so comfy. Hospitality was next to none and can't wait to return!' Eileen and Rob (Windsor, UK)
'What a wonderful and relaxed week, wonderful hosts, cooking superb, bed superb and comfortable, we will be back! We arrived as guests & left as best friends - 'Thank you' James and Penny (Worthing, West Sussex UK)
'Thank you both for a truly memorable stay. Your food and hospitality is 5 star. This is not just B and B, this is a B and B with Jon and Karen!' Tim and Carol (Baldersby, N.Yorks UK)
Wonderful hospitality in a charming location with two delightful hosts. Great dinner & breakfast, too. Margaret & Graham (Beaconsfield, UK)
A last minute decision which turned out to be delightful - comfy bed, yummy dinner, just right eggs for breakfast & congenial & knowledgeable hosts! Richard, Emma & Edi (Otterden, Kent, UK)
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